Rheingau Founders

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Investor type

Founded

2007

AUM

$32 M

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Rheingau Founders is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, established in 2008. The firm is led by a team of experienced tech founders, data experts, former management consultants, and lawyers. They focus on developing and investing in early-stage ventures, particularly in the B2B and digital sectors, with a passion for supporting companies that have the potential to disrupt existing processes and value chains.

Rheingau Founders invests in a variety of sectors including digital health, insurtech, proptech, constructiontech, healthcare, marketplaces, SaaS, and platforms across Europe. They typically engage in pre-seed to Series A funding rounds. The firm manages the Rheingau Founders Fund 1, which has an AUM of $32 million and was launched in 2011. Their strategic partners include major companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook.

Notable investments by Rheingau Founders include Simplesurance - an insurance technology company, Urban Sports Club - a fitness and wellness platform, and Realxdata - a data specialist firm acquired by Moody's Analytics. These companies exemplify Rheingau's focus on innovative and disruptive business models.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Digital E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Construction Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising InsurTech SaaS Software PropTech / ConTech HealthTech Real Estate

Rheingau Founders Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Rheingau Founders Fund 1	Venture Capital (VC)	Marketing and Advertising Real Estate SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$32 M	May 2011

Contacts

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Johann Reich Partner

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FAQs about Rheingau Founders

Is Rheingau Founders a venture capital or private equity firm?

Rheingau Founders is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Rheingau Founders located?

Rheingau Founders is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

When was Rheingau Founders founded?

Rheingau Founders was founded in 2007.

What sectors and industries does Rheingau Founders invest in?

Rheingau Founders invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Digital, E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Construction, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, InsurTech, SaaS, Software, PropTech / ConTech, HealthTech, Real Estate.

What is Rheingau Founders geographical focus of investments?

Rheingau Founders invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Rheingau Founders typically invest in?

Rheingau Founders invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Rheingau Founders investment?

Rheingau Founders usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Rheingau Founders?

Rheingau Founders has around $32m assets under management.

When was Rheingau Founders last fund created?

Rheingau Founders last fund was created/launched in 2011-05-10

What are the contacts of Rheingau Founders?

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